Gasana, currently facing charges of soliciting and receiving bribes and abusing power for personal gain, was granted permission by Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) to be temporarily released to participate in his son’s wedding in December last year.

Havugiyaremye emphasized that this action is in accordance with Article 27 of the Correctional Services Law, defining conditions under which a prisoner can be released from custody.

According to the mentioned article, a prisoner may be allowed to leave the prison "at any time the prison administration has determined that there is no legal risk." Havugiyaremye highlighted that such permissions are not unique to Gasana and have been granted to others in the past, asserting that it is a standard practice regulated by the law.

The Commissioner General of RCS, CGP Evariste Murenzi, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that giving permission to a detained person is a routine procedure. He clarified that applicants must submit a written request, which is then assessed by RCS management for approval.

The Commissioner General emphasized that the process is open to anyone else in need of permission, provided they follow the proper application and review procedures outlined by RCS management.

CG (Rtd) Gasana was taken to Mageragere prison towards the end of last year to serve a 30-day remand.